Roam outside of Houston for fun day trips

By Syd Kearney

Photo: Mary Urech Roberts, Houston Chronicle Files

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Galveston

Once one of the richest cities in the United States, Galveston was devastated by the Great Storm of 1900 that killed more than 6,000 of its residents. The city rebuilt and, today, thanks to its abundance of cultural and architectural treasures, is one of the state's most popular tourist destinations.

Once one of the richest cities in the United States, Galveston was devastated by the Great Storm of 1900 that killed more than 6,000 of its residents. The city rebuilt and, today, thanks to its abundance of

This culturally rich city is home to the Alamo, the state's most recognizable icon. Welcoming more tourists than any other Texas city, San Antonio boasts a vivid downtown scene with its popular Riverwalk, two theme parks and more than 25 museums.

This culturally rich city is home to the Alamo, the state's most recognizable icon. Welcoming more tourists than any other Texas city, San Antonio boasts a vivid downtown scene with its popular Riverwalk, two